Hazelnut Fig Twists Recipe

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Hazelnut Fig Twists
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  1. To make Fig Preserve:.
  2. Sauté the chopped shallots in butter until softened, but not browned. Add chopped dried mission figs, port and dried thyme. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes or until figs are tender and most of liquid is absorbed; cool.
  3. Purée in food processor to a rough paste.
  4. To prepare Twists:.
  5. Preheat oven to 400*F.
  6. Place pastry sheets on lightly floured work surface. Beat egg and water, set aside. Spread fig preserve evenly over one pastry sheet. Sprinkle blue cheese and 3/4 cup hazelnuts over preserve. Place second pastry sheet over hazelnuts.
  7. Brush top of pastry with beaten egg. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped hazelnuts, gently pressing nuts into pastry. Turn pastry over and repeat with beaten egg and remaining hazelnuts. Pastry should measure 9x12 .
  8. Cut pastry across shortest width into 1/2-inch strips. Twist and arrange on greased baking sheet. Bake at 400*F for 15 minutes or until risen and golden. Cool on wire rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 134.89 Kcal (565 kJ)
Calories from fat 80.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8.99g 14%
Cholesterol 16.88mg 6%
Sodium 96.88mg 4%
Potassium 86.81mg 2%
Total Carbs 10.25g 3%
Sugars 7.08g 28%
Dietary Fiber 1.98g 8%
Protein 3.54g 7%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 1%
Iron 0.8mg 5%
Calcium 66.3mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 325.73 Kcal (1364 kJ)
Calories from fat 195.27 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21.7g 14%
Cholesterol 40.77mg 6%
Sodium 233.93mg 4%
Potassium 209.63mg 2%
Total Carbs 24.76g 3%
Sugars 17.11g 28%
Dietary Fiber 4.78g 8%
Protein 8.55g 7%
Vitamin C 1.6mg 1%
Iron 2mg 5%
Calcium 160mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 3.1
    Points
  • 4
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • good source of fiber

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